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£15,519
350-Powered 1953 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupe Project
United States • 1 Sept 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupe project features a GM 350 V8 engine swap and four-wheel disc brakes, but is a non-running vehicle with significant mechanical and cosmetic issues that will require extensive work.
The car has a clean California title and comes with various interior pieces, but the broken ring gear and inoperative brake booster highlight the substantial reconditioning needed.
Condition
3
The vehicle is described as a non-running project with a broken ring gear, inoperative brake booster, and significant interior and exterior cosmetic issues including cracks, dents, torn upholstery, and missing door panels. While it has a modified V8 and disc brakes, these issues require substantial reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
S677031
Odometer:
44,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
RHD
350ci V8 Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Cream Paint Tan & Brown Leather Upholstery Tan Soft Top 15" Wire Front Wheels Four-Wheel Disc Brakes Rear Wheel Spats Nardi Steering Wheel
This 1953 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupe is a non-running project that was modified under prior ownership with a 350ci GM V8, four-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel disc brakes.
The car is finished in Cream over tan and brown leather, and equipment includes a split front windshield, chrome bumpers and bumperettes, four-wheel disc brakes, 15″ wire front wheels with knock offs, aluminum disc rear wheels, rear wheel spats, a Nardi steering wheel, and Smiths gauges.
This XK120 Drophead Coupe was acquired by the seller’s father in 2025 and is now being offered on their behalf with a clean California title.
The car is finished in Cream with a tan soft top, and exterior equipment includes a split front windshield, chrome front bumpers, chrome rear bumperettes, rear wheel spats, and a polished exhaust o...
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£12,786
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£57,468
Median Price (Since 2020)
£108,354
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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